Information Technology Procurement Manager

Searchability®; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability® is offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Procurement Manager in Essex, United Kingdom. The role involves managing procurement across hardware, software, and services while collaborating with multiple teams to ensure efficiency.

With over 5 years of experience in procurement, the ideal candidate will have a strong focus on supplier relationships, governance, and operational efficiency. This position is crucial for supporting customer delivery and achieving commercial success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in procurement or supplier management.
• Experience in an MSP, IT reseller, or tech distributor.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end procurement activity across various sectors.
• Oversee supplier relationships and procurement governance.
• Support commercial decision-making and resolve supplier issues.

Skills

Procurement Manager

IT Procurement

Purchasing

Supplier Management

Vendor Management

Order Fulfilment

Commercial Management

Job description

Excellent opportunity to join a growing MSP and take ownership of procurement across hardware, software, licensing and services.

Senior‑level role working closely with Sales, Finance, Service Delivery, Technical and Operations teams.

Hands‑on position covering supplier management, purchasing, order fulfilment, vendor relationships and procurement governance.

About the Client

Our client is a well‑established Managed Service Provider delivering technology solutions to a diverse customer base. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced IT Procurement Manager to take ownership of procurement operations across the business.

This is a key role focused on ensuring hardware, software and services are sourced efficiently, purchased accurately and delivered in line with customer and business requirements. You’ll play an important role in supporting customer delivery, supplier performance, operational efficiency and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end procurement activity across hardware, software, licensing and services, working closely with suppliers, distributors and vendor partners to source, order and deliver products efficiently.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor stock availability and lead times, place purchase orders, track fulfilment activity and resolve supplier‑side issues when required.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate procurement records are maintained while helping improve procurement processes, governance and reporting.
• Support commercial decision‑making, manage supplier escalations, resolve fulfilment issues and contribute to ongoing improvements in supplier performance, cost control and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, supplier management or a similar commercial role.
• Experience working within an MSP, IT reseller, technology distributor or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, purchase orders and order fulfilment.
• Proven experience managing supplier, distributor or vendor relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness and decision‑making ability.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail when handling pricing, specifications and supplier information.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with procurement, ERP, PSA or business management systems.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, ownership and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Knowledge of IT hardware, software licensing and cloud services procurement.
• Experience supporting procurement governance and compliance initiatives.
• Understanding of stock management, logistics and equipment fulfilment.
• Exposure to supplier performance management and procurement reporting.
• Experience working with major IT distributors and vendor partners.

Key Skills

• Procurement Manager, IT Procurement, Purchasing, Supplier Management, Vendor Management, Procurement Operations, MSP, IT Distribution, Technology Procurement, Order Fulfilment, Procurement Governance, Commercial Management, Procurement Processes, Supplier Relationships, Autotask, IT Services.